Where is the rear drainage outlet for the sunroof on the old Lavida?
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The drainage outlets for the sunroof on the old Lavida model are located at the two small holes on the left and right corners of the sunroof, with rubber tubes running down near the front door hinge. Below is a related introduction: 1. Structure: The drainage system of the Lavida sunroof is not complex. It consists of hard plastic and rubber drainage tubes, with the path running inside the A-pillar. The material visible inside the sunroof is hard plastic, with drainage outlets being two approximately 8mm diameter round holes on the left and right front sides of the sunroof. The outlet is a rubber tube, and there is a connection between the hard plastic and the rubber tube. When pouring a bottle of water at a relatively fast speed, the drainage capacity is considerable. 2. Possibility of leakage: The joint between the hard plastic and the rubber tube may come off, the hard plastic may have cracks, the drainage outlets inside the sunroof may be blocked by leaves or other debris, or the rubber outlet may be clogged or have a ruptured inner wall.
When I used to drive the old Lavida, I also researched this. The position of the sunroof rear drain outlet is near the rear wheel arch liner. If you squat at the rear of the car and look carefully at the inner side of the rear bumper, near the chassis, you'll see a small black rubber tube head exposed, about 5mm in diameter. I remember one rainy season when I found water accumulation in the trunk, and later discovered it was due to the drain outlet being clogged with mud. For cleaning, you can use a thin wire or a dedicated unclogging tool to carefully insert into the tube opening to remove mud and leaves. I recommend checking it every six months, especially for cars often parked under trees, as they are prone to accumulating fallen leaves. The drain tube can also leak if it ages. If you notice the tube is cracked, replace it promptly; otherwise, a leaking sunroof during rain can wet the headliner, making it more troublesome to deal with.
